Intelligence Oversight Specialist

Office of the Secretary of Defense•Alexandria, VA

17h

About The Position

Serves as a Senior Intelligence Oversight Specialist with authority delegated by the Department of War Senior Intelligence Oversight Official (SIOO) to direct, lead, and conduct highly sensitive and complex oversight missions. The incumbent functions as a nationally recognized expert and principal advisor across multiple intelligence disciplines and may represent the DoW SIOO at the highest levels of the U.S. government. The role includes planning and directing national-scope inspections, assessments, and complex investigations involving allegations of illegality, impropriety, or whistleblower complaints; providing intellectual and policy leadership in the oversight community; and serving as a working-level liaison for the Directorate. The position requires a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), a favorable Special Background Investigation adjudication, and successful completion of a counterintelligence polygraph. It may involve occasional official travel of up to 25–30% and work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or overtime.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service; experience may have been gained in the private sector.
In-depth knowledge of intelligence oversight laws, executive orders, and regulations.
Experience conducting or supporting investigations, inspections, audits, or compliance reviews of intelligence programs or operations.
Experience preparing written reports and briefings on complex compliance or investigative findings.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment and participate in the direct deposit program.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing and the DoD Priority Placement Program.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI, receive favorable adjudication of a Special Background Investigation, and successfully complete a counterintelligence polygraph.
May be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
Resume may not exceed two pages; qualifications and education requirements must be met by the announcement closing date and documented in the resume.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the announcement closing date and documented in the resume.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a direct representative and proxy for the DoW SIOO at the highest echelons of the U.S. government.
Conceptualize, plan, and direct national-scope inspections, assessments, and complex investigations into allegations of illegality, impropriety, or whistleblower complaints.
Serve as a principal intellectual and policy leader in the oversight community.
Serve as a working-level liaison for the Directorate.